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EV 8140

1932 Wolseley Hornet

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,993 mi
Last recorded46,993 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1932 Wolseley Hornet5,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV 8140
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1932
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,847 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,705 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,806 miles

How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?

Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
243
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 171
brake recording little or no effort 122
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 112
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 106
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EV 8140 is a 1932 Wolseley Hornet in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1932 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 5,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Wolseley Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EV 8140, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 94 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EV 8140 registered?

EV 8140 is a 1932 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 13 October 1932.

Is EV 8140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV 8140 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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